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Spark: Lexington and Concord
Look at this summary and watch some videos!On this date, the British planned to steal the patriot's ammunition and weapons from the town of Concord. They also planned to arrest Samuel Addams and John Hanncock. The colonists had been expecting a fight.They organized a group of militia, called the Minutemen. When the British soldiers reached Lexington, 75 armed Minutemen were there . The Minutemen were greatly outnumbered. The British soldiers fired, killing 8 Minutemen and injuring 10 others. Still, the Patriots won this battle. #winning -
First: Bunker Hill
Good WebsiteThis battle happened on the Charlestown Peninsula on the North side of Boston Harbor. The British troops of the Boston garrison fought against troops of the American Continental Army. The British drove the Americans from the Charlestown peninsula it was with heavy loss. The battle was at the time considered to be an American defeat. #wewerebravebutitwasn'tenough -
Turning Point: Saratoga 1st Battle
Here is a link with more Information! The first battle of Saratoga, the Battle of Freeman's Farm, took place on September 19, 1777. A militia of sharpshooters from Virginia harassed the British, while other colonist forces aggressively charged into battle with them.Overall, the American's only lost two men, they had won this battle. #selfesteemboosted -
Turning Point: Saratoga 2nd Battle
Here is a link with more Information!The second battle, the Battle of Bemis Heights, occurred on October 7th, when British general, Burgoyne determined to break free from the encircling colonial forces and drive them from the field. The British troops and their German allies were devastated, and nearly lost their entrenched positions. The Americans had won again! #topoftheworld -
Governmant: The Articles of Confederation
Here is a link with more Information!The Articles of Confederation, was an agreement among the 13 colonies that created the United States of America as a confederation of states and served as its first constitution. It was starting to be written in the mid-1776, and was formally approved in 1777. This docuement united the colonies into America. #united -
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Low Point: Valley Forge
Here is a link to more information!There was no battle fought at valley forge, but it was a major turning point in the American Revolution. The patriots were at a low point, they were beaten up and freezing. Many have ask, why didn't they disban? Amazingly, the rebels matured into a real army. ''Naked and starving as they are we cannot enough admire the incomparable patience and fidelity of the soldiery." George Washington#rough -
Last: Yorktown
Check out this Newspaper!In 1781, most of the fighting took place in Virginia. In July of that year, the British general Cornwallis set up his base at Yorktown. From Yorktown his troops could recive goods from New York ships. In August, French Ships came in and blocked the harbor this gave Washington the perfect oppurtunity to attack! Eventually American and French troops bombarded the British, with America winning this war! #wearethechampionsmyfriends -
Resolution: Treaty of Paris of 1783
Very good resource!The treaty document was signed in Paris, France, at the Hotel d'York, by John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, John Jay, and David Hartley, a member of the British parliament.This treaty gave the Americans control over the land and the British none! #finallythosebritsareout
